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Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 1 Jun 2007, p. 14

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A14 -The Canadian Chamojon. Fridav. June 1. 2007 Region reviewing reports We've changed names, but flot mi AI -lbe . -Ail varletos. Il - . MW SAVE Up to s 25 NMo Reld Noon -vu Red coret pi 51=00 6 n ....... .... Blue U lu up to Reg $7.97$.. e ee- h I 599 * l)ascd on the Iown having the time tc, fully understand what TCEs environ- mental review report addressed. "When the Town asked for a bump upit was because TCF bad flot formaI- ]y committed to the site plan process," he said. lie noted once tbat commitment was received and an acceptable, presti- glous industrial design for the plant was presented to council, tbe bump up was no longer necessary. "AIl reports indicate that the lacility bas met A necessary regulations regarding air quality,' Bonnette said. He also said tbat prior to final approval, Halton Hilîs is comfortable tbe facility will undergo [urtber review by tbe Ministry of tbe Environment, wbicb be empbasized is tbe actual enforcing body of environmental legts- lation tbats based on sound scientific evidence. And wben it comes to Days criti- cism of tbe money Halton Hilîs will get from TCF. be dubbed it as "ratber silly", He said since tbe $1 .5 million is simply payment to return tbe Town's investment in tbe industrial corridors water and sewer servicing, tbe only extra money coming int Hialton Hilîs is tbe $250,000 for a Town community project. and i shows we had good business sense," be said. Day ultimately put forward a motion tbat was passed by council calling for Halton Hilîs to, explain tbe environ- mental science used in its considera- tion toi witbdraw its bump up request. Wards 2 and 4 Councillor Colin Best samd be supported tbe motion, flot only because of the impact tbe plant could bave on Milton but also because TCF asked Halton Hilîs to witbdraw its bump up request. He also expressed concemn witb tbe appearance of tbe plant, noting be feels its smoke stacks will dwarf tbe Niagara Escarpment. Ward 4 Councillor Paul Scherer spoke in favour of Days motion as well. He pointed out tbat tbe Region hasn't witbdrawn its bump-up request. "if tbey baven't dropped tbeir request, tbat means tbey still bave concerns." Town Director of Planning and Development Mel lovio said tbe scien- tific information Day ms looking for exists mn tbe volumes of reports TCF bas submitted. He said tbey're current- ly being reviewcd by the Regions con- sultants - a process tbat sbould be done sbortly A report wmll tben be pre- pared for council. Melanie Hennesses' tan bc reached ait rnhemnessey@nrrùilonca"adianchampion.com. Your support goes a long way RBC lnsurance@ would like to recognize and thank ail those who contributed to the 2007 RBC Insu rance Charity Golf Classic. This year, the chosen charity was the Peel Children's Aid Foundation, which raises funds to help children and youth in need. And, we're very pleased with the results! The amount raised was outstanding - $100,000. The funds will go a long way in helping to establish a medical clinic for children under the care of Peel Children's Aid. Thank you everyone for your contributions!

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